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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,450.44, 20,157.12 and 6,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,450.44, 20,157.12 and 6,862.72 is: 10,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,450.44 : 20,157.12 = 6,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,450.44/20,157.12 = 6,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,450.44x = 20,157.12 × 6,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,450.44x = 138,332,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,332,670.57/13,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.62

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